CA-SDI tax refund

Hello, I am an international student on my OPT and work for a semiconductor company in california. I am being charged ca sui/sdi tax from all my paychecks. I was wondering if it is mandatory for us to pay it to the government? Do I expect to get it back when I file my tax returns next year. Is...

I am currently working in NY and I am deducted with SUI/SDI Tax, what do you mean by SDI Tax? Does it means State Disability Insurance? I am currently pregnant right now, and I will be due on September 2008, can I get any benefits from SDI?

Hello, I started filling my 1040NR-EZ form, as I was told by a lady at IRS that I'm eligible for it . On my w2 forms I have in box14 2 taxes: "nj-sdi" and "ui/hc/wd". 1) Are those considered local or state taxes? Do I add them with the state taxes for the amount on line 11 in the 1040NR-EZ? If...

Hi there! I was on F1 student visa since 98 Aug and started my OPT on Jan 05. I lived in New Jersey and find a job recently. I have few question regarding the tax: 1. Do I have to pay NJ SDI (disability) tax when I am on OPT/H1? 2. I am applying my H1 visa and I believe I won't get it till...